Menswear

News & Analysis

Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million

16 June 2017 • By Bloomberg

16 June 2017 • By Bloomberg

The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.

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Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director

15 June 2017 • By Limei Hoang

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BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention

14 June 2017 • By Osman Ahmed

Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.

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Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership

3 May 2017 • By Reuters

3 May 2017 • By Reuters

Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.

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J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation

25 April 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

25 April 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.

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BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket

30 March 2017 • By Limei Hoang

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Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017

9 March 2017 • By Bloomberg

9 March 2017 • By Bloomberg

After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.

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Global Currents

African Menswear Goes Global

27 January 2017 • By Mazzi Odu

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Menswear - Autumn 2017

Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows

10 January 2017 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt

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This Week in Fashion

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

16 December 2016 • By BoF Team

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News & Analysis

Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million

The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.

Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director

The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.

BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention

Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.

News & Analysis

Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership

Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.

News & Analysis

J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation

The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.

BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket

BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017

After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.

Global Currents

African Menswear Goes Global

From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.

Menswear - Autumn 2017

Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows

At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.

This Week in Fashion

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.